Data Center Research & Development Engineer, Mechanical - Industrial Compute
OpenAI
San Francisco
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 260,000 - 385,000 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 20+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Operational leadership","Cross-functional communication","Stakeholder collaboration","Vendor collaboration","Safety leadership"]Design and validate next-generation data center power, cooling, and high-performance computing infrastructure for high-density rack deployments. Lead engineering and operational work across concept design through permitting, construction, commissioning, and production, including R&D lab buildout and high-density liquid-cooled test infrastructure. Oversee electrical, mechanical, controls, and telemetry design, drive validation testing with equipment vendors/ODMs, and ensure safe, compliant integration of power, cooling, controls, networking, and facility systems.

